5 Must-Have Apps for Nursing Students

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Apps can serve different purposes, and, as a nursing student, you may be starting to see them in a whole new light. Rather than just using apps for entertainment, socializing with friends and family, and shopping, plenty of apps can prove extremely helpful for nursing students. These can help you be more productive in your studies, schedule your time better, and even work to create those excellent habits that will prove helpful once you become a registered nurse. Here are five must-have apps for nursing students.

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Epocrates

Here’s an app that works as your clinical care assistant. It is helpful whenever you seek information on pill identification, drug interactions, and prescription drugs. This is useful as a nursing student as it allows you to start learning and familiarizing yourself with the various prescription drugs. Even once you are a registered nurse, you can still refer to it during your shifts as a quick access tool.

WebMD

This is a viral resource app for healthcare professionals and the general public. This one is filled with all kinds of useful information, and many nursing students note that it’s great to use as practice in terms of how you can describe a diagnosis to a patient in a way they understand.

Todoist

If you’re the type that benefits from using a list to keep yourself and your tasks organized, then it’s time to check out Todoist. This is a viral app and for a good reason. It’s presented in a streamlined way to be easy to use and doesn’t feel cluttered. You can create all kinds of lists and tasks complete with tags and due dates. As a bonus, it’s also compatible with Amazon Echo and Siri. Suppose you are enrolled in an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This app will prove extremely useful, as you must keep up your studying schedule. You can click here for more info.

MyFitnessPal

One thing that often gets forgotten while pursuing your ABSN degree is your health and well-being. This is where the MyFitnessPal app comes in handy. This is another viral app because it is easy to use and has different functions. This app includes a calorie counter, a food/diet tracker, and an exercise motivator, which can encourage you to get up and move.

Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer

For those who want to start working out but don’t have a lot of free time and no desire to get a gym membership, the Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer can be ideal. They will have your whole body working and provide great health benefits. This one is filled with a variety of 10–30-minute workouts.

It’s hard to pick just one or two must-have apps on this list; instead, you’ll probably want to check out each.